38th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology

23–27 JUNE, 2010
MIAMI, FLORIDA
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SPONSORSHIP/ORGANIZERS
The 38th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology is organized the AMS Board on Broadcast Meteorology and sponsored by the American Meteorological Society. This conference will be in Miami, Florida 24–27 June, 2010.

IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Deadline: Monday, 25 January, 2010
Acceptance E-mails Out & Registration Opens: around Monday, 1 March, 2010
Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, 10 May, 2010
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Saturday, 22 May, 2010
Manuscript Deadline: Tuesday, 27 July, 2010

NEW TO THE CONFERENCE: PATHABLE!
Pathable, an online social media application, is a new feature we’re proud to announce designed specifically for the 38th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology! Pathable was created to allow attendees to design their own profile, link other social networking sites to their profile, communicate with other attendees via conversations and private messages, as well as see which attendees with whom they have the most in common (via categories and tags). Pathable also lets each attendee design their own session schedule and invite other attendees to private meetings. You can also visit our sponsors for the conference via their own Pathable connection!

This new feature is included in your conference registration fee, so once you’ve registered; you will receive an invite from Pathable to join the community. Please adjust your spam filters to accept email from mailer@pathable.com to take advantage of this new feature. Remember, it’s up to you how much or how little you share, so feel free to customize your own Broadcast Conference Pathable experience!

Visit the 38th Broadcast Meeting Pathable Page

If you have any questions about setting up your profile, please feel free to email Judith at jziemnik@ametsoc.org.

ACCOMMODATIONS
All meeting sessions for the conferences will be held at the Deauville Beach Resort, 6701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees at a special rate of:

Guest Room Rates
Standard Rooms $126.00/Plus tax (Group Code AMS2010)
Standard Rooms include $5.00 per night to provide mini-refridgerators, electronic in-room safes, chaise lounges, poolside umbrellas, beach towels, fitness center, and wireless internet Upgrades of $50 per night for an ocean front balcony or $100 for an executive suite are based on availability.

To receive these special rates, attendees must request a room under the 38th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology room block between 1 July, 2009 and 22 May, 2010. Federal per diem rates are available, upon request, to Federal employees when making reservations.

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Attendees may call 305-865-8511 ext# 3800 for the in-house reservations department during normal hours of operation from 8:00am to 11:00pm Mon-Fri and from 9:00am to 9:30 pm on the weekends. Attendees may also book on-line at any time by going to www.deauvillebeachresort.com. Go to the group reservations link and enter
the following password: AMS2010.

Reservations made after that date are on a space available basis. Subject to room availability, these special rates will be available the weekends before and after the conference. We urge you to make reservations early since space is limited.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration

On-site Registration
The AMS registration desk at the Deauville will be open for registration on
Wednesday 23 June from 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday during the hours of the conference. Registration will be closed for the field trip.

Paper Registion
To be posted later

On-site registration
The AMS registration desk at the Deauville will be open for registration on
Wednesday 23 June from 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday during the hours of the conference. Registration will be closed for the field trip.
We urge you to pre-register. If you do not have Web access, please contact the AMS Meetings Department 617-227-2426, ext. 202 for a registration form. Completed forms must be faxed or mailed to AMS. We do not accept registration over the phone.

38th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology Registration Rates

FULL-WEEK PACKAGE includes: Admittance to the conference and exhibits, all conference materials, Wednesday Evening Reception Sponsored by Exhibitors, Thursday morning breakfast, Thursday Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall, Friday Keynote Luncheon and all coffee breaks.
ONE-DAY PACKAGE includes: Admittance to the conference and exhibits and all coffee breaks for one calendar day, and all conference materials.

Short Course on Tropical Weather Registration Rates

SHORT COURSE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: admission to the course and the course luncheon. Please note that this does not include admission to the full Broadcast Conference. There will be NO REFUNDS after 11 June 2010.

OPENING OF EXHIBITS
An opening reception is being sponsored by the Exhibitors. It will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in the evening in the Exhibit Hall. Stay tuned for more details!

Exhibit Registration (PDF)

AMS Exhibitor Services

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Wednesday, June 23 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (set up must be complete by 4PM 6/23)

EXHIBIT HOURS
Wednesday, June 23 5:00–7:00 PM (Welcome Reception)

Thursday, June 24 8:00 AM–12:30 PM (8:00–9:30 AM Breakfast Reception)
1:15 PM–5:30 PM (1:15-3:00 PM Buffet Luncheon in the Hall)

Friday, June 25 8:00 AM–1:30 PM (8:00–9:00 AM Light Breakfast in
the Hall)
3:00 –4:30 PM (Dessert and Coffee in Hall)

EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Friday, June 25 4:45 –7:30 PM

All exhibitor materials must be removed from the exhibit facility by Friday, June 25 at 7:30 PM.

FIELD TRIP
There will be a field trip planned to the National Hurricane Center and the Atlantic Oceanicographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Tour tickets will be sold separately and are limited, so book yours early!

Ticket price includes transportation to and from each facility, the tour of each facility and a brown bag lunch.

Stay tuned for more details on prices and scheduling. The tentative schedule is as follows:
8:45am: Buses arrive at hotel
9:00am: Buses A & B leave hotel
9:30–11:00am: Bus A at NHC
9:30 –11:00am: Bus B at AOML
11:00–11:30am: Boxed lunch (on bus)
11:30am: Bus A & B switch locations
12:00–1:30pm: Bus A at AOML
12:00–1:30pm: Bus B at NHC
1:30pm: Buses leave facilities to arrive back at hotel around 2:00pm

GETTING THERE

Flying
Flying: American Airlines is proud to offer our conference attendees a 5% discount on valid fares to and from Miami for our conference! The flight dates are valid 6/19/2010-7/1/2010. Use promotion code 8860BK at www.aa.com or by calling 1-800-433-1790. There will also be a separate ticketing charge of $20.00 USD for tickets purchased via the phone or $30.00 USD for tickets purchased at the airport. This amount is subject to change. At this time there is no ticketing fee for reservations made and ticketed on www.AA.com. The percentage discount can be booked on-line at www.AA.com for
American Airlines and American Eagle flights only.

Driving:
Enterprise is the official rental car agency for this meeting and special rates are available. Advance reservations may be made on-line at Enterprise.com. Select “Corporate Account” then “Make a reservation”. Then you simply enter this account # 10AT034 and the first three letters of the account name (AME) or by calling Enterprise at 1-800-593-0505. When making a reservation, please mention the AMS Corporate account number.

From Miami International Airport: MIA (12 miles):
From Miami International Airport (MIA): Follow the sign to SR 112 East, pay the toll $1.25USD and take I195 East Miami Beach. Proceed on I195, take left lane to Arthur Goodfrey Causeway - turns into 41st Street. Continue on 41 Street until you reach A1A - which is also Collins Avenue. Make left turn (north) and continue on Collins Avenue until 67th Street. Hotel is on the right hand side

From Ft. Lauderdale Airport: FLL (20 miles):
From Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Follow the sign to take I95 South. Continue until you see sign Miami Beach I195 East. Proceed on I 195, take left lane to Arthur Goodfrey Causeway - same as 41st Street. Continue on 41 Street until you reach A1A - which is also Collins Avenue. Make left turn (north) and continue on Collins Avenue until 67th Street. Hotel is on the right hand side. Valet parking is available at the hotel for $20.00 overnight. The hotel does not offer self parking. Street parking and metered street parking is available. In addition, there is a public lot on 64th and
Collins and 71st and Collins.

Taxi cost is about $35-$40 from MIA and FLL dependent on current gas prices.

Shuttle cost is about $21 each way from MIA (Super Shuttle) and $22 from FLL (Airport Express). http://gomiami.about.com/od/flyingairports/a/supershuttleMIA.htm
http://www.floridalimo.com/

SPECIAL NEEDS
It is our sincere desire to comply fully with both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Attendees with special needs should call the AMS Meetings Department at (617) 227- 2426 ext. 202, 4–6 weeks prior to the meeting to request special arrangements. Special housing needs should be requested when making hotel reservations.

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